Times of India

A senior Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was assassinated in a car bombing near Moscow, prompting accusations from Russia that Ukrainian special services were responsible. This marks the second such attack on high-ranking Russian military officials in recent months.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, marking their first-ever win at the venue in IPL history and keeping their playoff hopes alive. CSK, on the other hand, suffered their joint-highest number of home defeats in a single season, dimming their chances of reaching the top four.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, keeping their playoff hopes alive while virtually knocking CSK out of the tournament. SRH chased down CSK's 154-run target in 18.4 overs, marking their first-ever win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. With the victory, SRH leapfrogged Rajasthan Royals to move into seventh place on the points table. Meanwhile, CSK, with just two wins from nine matches, are all but out of the tournament.

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Following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam and India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, former Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari threatened India, asserting Pakistan's claim to the Indus River. Tensions have escalated, leading to internal discord in Pakistan over water projects and India initiating the repatriation of Pakistani nationals. Both nations are preparing for potential international disputes.

Virginia Giuffre, a prominent voice against Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring and accuser of Prince Andrew, has tragically died by suicide at 41. Her family confirmed her passing at their farm in Western Australia, citing lifelong sexual abuse and sex trafficking as contributing factors.

Maruti Suzuki is slowing down land acquisition for its second Gujarat factory, a Rs 35,000-crore project, due to sluggish car sales growth. Chairman R C Bhargava stated that current expansion plans in Haryana and Gujarat are sufficient, given the market's 1-2% growth.

Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda's action drama 'Jaat,' released on April 10, 2025, has grossed Rs 81.6 crore after a 16-day theatrical run. While the film initially performed well, its box office collection has slowed down, earning only Rs 85 lakh on its third Friday. 'Jaat' also faced competition from 'Kesari Chapter 2' and the newly released 'Ground Zero'.

Following the murder of restaurant worker Gulfam Ali in Agra, Manoj Chaudhary, claiming affiliation with 'Kshatriya Gau Raksha Dal,' asserted responsibility, citing it as retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. He threatened further violence in a widely circulated video. However, Agra police dismissed the claims, labeling it a publicity stunt, and attributed the crime to a prior dispute over food quality.

A World Bank report reveals India's significant progress in poverty reduction, with extreme poverty plummeting from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% in 2022-23, lifting 171 million people out of extreme poverty. The rural-urban gap has narrowed, and India has transitioned into the lower-middle-income category.

Ahead of Mamata Banerjee's visit to Murshidabad and Jangipur, the West Bengal government has transferred the police superintendents of both districts. Ananda Roy, involved in the Murshidabad violence SIT, is moved to West Midnapore, while Surya Kumar Yadav, part of the probe team, is transferred to Cooch Behar.

The Union government informed the Supreme Court that a 2013 amendment to the Waqf Act, which removed the bar on enforcing rights over unregistered waqfs, led to a significant increase in Waqf Board properties nationwide. Properties surged from 2,07,394 to 8,72,870, and the area expanded from 18.

The Supreme Court has mandated a fresh investigation into the 2022 death of Ziaul Rahman, overturning previous court orders that applied a lesser charge. Citing the autopsy report detailing 14 injuries, the SC has directed that murder charges be framed. The court has given Uttar Pradesh six weeks to complete the trial and appoint a special prosecutor.

The Supreme Court has cautioned Rahul Gandhi regarding his remarks against V.D. Savarkar, hinting at potential suo motu action if he continues to denigrate the freedom fighter. While staying a lower court summons against Gandhi, the bench, led by Justice Dipankar Datta, reminded him of Indira Gandhi's past praise for Savarkar.

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi alleged that state VCs were warned against attending a Raj Bhavan conference, a claim the DMK government refuted, calling the conference 'illegal'. Ravi accused the government of threatening VCs, while the Higher Education Minister criticized Ravi for defying the law after a Supreme Court verdict favoring the state in VC appointments.

Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, the former ISRO chairman and architect of the National Education Policy 2020, passed away at 84 in Bengaluru. He spearheaded significant ISRO missions, including the Chandrayaan planning, and later revolutionized India's education system.

The Centre defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, asserting its secular nature and dismissing claims of religious interference. The government highlighted that mandatory registration of waqf properties, a key point of contention, has existed for a century.

India is set to finalize a significant Rs 63,887 crore deal with France on Monday for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets, primarily for the INS Vikrant. The agreement, encompassing 22 single-seat and four twin-seat Rafale-M jets, includes weapons, training, and maintenance support.

A tragic incident occurred in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. A rice mill's dryer exploded, resulting in five fatalities. Three workers sustained serious injuries. The explosion happened around 7 am in Gulam Alipura area. Local residents assisted in evacuating the injured. The deceased include individuals from UP and Bihar. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the unfortunate event.

Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu faced criticism for demanding Himachal Pradesh CM's resignation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sonu claimed his remark was sarcastic, intended to highlight the Centre's silence on security issues. BJP leaders condemned his statement as irresponsible, with Babulal Marandi accusing him of bringing shame to the state.